Deborah Jeanne Hirsch was a professional actor for 20 years.

Deborah volunteered for Montclair Public Schools and Montclair Kimberley Academy. She served on the Executive Board of the Montclair Art Museum, is a current board member of The Montclair Foundation, the Garden Club of Montclair, and as a Trustee Fellow of Fordham.

She is a passionate gardener.

She has always been a volunteer. Her father advised her: “First give your time and talent to take the measure of an organization, then offer your treasure to help it thrive. ”

At The Montclair Foundation, Deborah participates in fundraising activities. She is currently Grants Chair of the Foundation.